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Judge rules FBI search of Rep. William Jefferson's Capitol Hill office was constitutional.
Ref. CNN

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Looking at the evidence, it appears as though they had a credible reason to search his office. What they didn't have was evidence to search him at the air port with no warrant yet. I don't know what ever happened with that part of the case and I can't find anything on it either. However, the FBI found nothing anyway and dropped the investigation. I think the senator was using the fact that people really do have a reason to be upset about these types of situations while he himself was being searched for a valid reason. He just wanted to be treated differently because he was a senator.

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SCANDAL-HIT JEFFERSON WINS LOUISIANA RUNOFF

U.S. Rep. William Jefferson easily defeated his fellow Democratic opponent in a runoff election Saturday, despite an ongoing federal bribery investigation.
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/09/lou...e.ap/index.html

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Wow...and I thought that stuff like this was only possible in Washington DC (do a search for Marion Barry). Since he has not been convicted of anything as of yet, they are still simply allegations. However, when his offices were searched, this is what they found:

I keep my freezer cash in zip-lock baggies. How about you? The only thing missing here is gift tags that say "To: and From:".

You would think that an election time would be a good time to rid yourself of such baggage if you are the new majority ruling democratic party. I love the insight of the article in the previous post:

So this is how the "new clean-up" of Washington is to start. Nice! However, I do find the last statement in the article rather telling of why he still has his strong support:

But the best part of this was touched by another Louisiana politician. He saw the irony that will really hit hard when the state continues to ask for more federal aid money.

Yes, I suspect if the request was made for the money to be wrapped in aluminum foil of $10,000 increments on freshly minted notes, there might be a tiny bit of hesitation. However, I am sure the notes would remain crispy and fresh!

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This reminds me of the reelection of the Mayor of DC, he was caught doing drugs so many time, but the vote for him was always at the top. It is a key indicator of what people want, people want someone that is similar to them, and the world we live in is full of druggies and con artistes.

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Get pretty well caught with your arms and legs in the cookie jar, no worries: A STANDING OVATION FOR YOU! Apparently, he must have given out refrigerators for Christmas Gifts this year?

https://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politica...ucus-gives.html

I have nothing against the Black Congressional Caucus, but shouldn't they cut their losses with this guy?

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Rep. Jefferson pleads not guilty

Rep. William Jefferson (news, bio, voting record), D-La., pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of racketeering, money-laundering and soliciting more than $400,000 in bribes in connection with years of trying to broker business deals in Africa.
Ref. https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070608/ap_on_...ngressman_probe

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The guy has been caught on tape demanding a payment. Money was neatly wrapped in tin foil and put in his freezer in his office...brings a whole new dimension to the words COLD HARD CASH. The best part about this is that Pelosi is trying to determine if the Dems should support this guy. Before a presidential election that it seems at this point a kid running for high school class president could win, please make that wise decision and show the world your moral compass and support this guy.

End of last year he was kicked of the Ways and Means Committee:

https://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/willia...rson/index.html

Strangely enough, with the nice stash found in his fridge, he is probably well suited for this committee.

It does look like there are a few that might enjoy watching the complete fall of Mr Jefferson:

https://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/0...n_has_flow.html

The double edged sword that the democrats seem to be wanting to avoid is that of the Black Caucus, as they have been very unforgiving of him being kicked off that committee.

https://www.wdsu.com/news/13456430/detail.html

If Pelosi and crew hold on an support this guy, that will be a major point for the Republicans next year. If they are smart, this morally challenged individual will be sacrificed to the media and masses. Bottom line...if Tom Delay got the boot, so should this guy. Now with that said, I would not send him away for life, as he is charged with crimes that could get him over 200 years in jail. The max you should get from him is 10yrs and try to recover any of the loose ill gotten gains.